Wisconsin native Jonah Dietenberger played in Major League Rugby between 2022-2025. He represented the San Diego Legion (2022), the Utah Warriors (2023-2024), and the Chicago Hounds (2025).

A native of Fond du Lac, WI, Dietenberger began his rugby journey with flag rugby in fourth grade, before playing with the North Fond du Lac High School Wolfpac, also playing football and wrestling through high school. Following high school, Dietenberger attended rugby powerhouse Lindenwood University, playing with the Lions between 2017-2021. In 2018, he attended the USA Junior All-American Camp, which was used for the World Rugby Trophy Qualifier selection.

Dietenberger declared for the 2021 MLR Collegiate Draft, and was selected 5th overall by the San Diego Legion. He earned his MLR debut for the Legion during the 2022 season, the same year he played with the USA Falcons in their tour of Uruguay. He was involved in a high-profile trade following the 2022 MLR season, when he was traded to the Utah Warriors on September 12th, 2022 along with 2023 Cap Space in exchange for USA Eagle and MLR legend Mikey Te’o to the Legion. Dietenberger played with the Warriors for two MLR seasons, earning 4 of his 5 MLR appearances for them, including a high of 3 appearances in 2024.

On October 2nd, 2024, the Utah Warriors announced the departure of 17 players who would not be returning for 2025, including Dietenberger. He returned to his native Wisconsin and on February 11th, 2025, less than a week before the season kicked off, the Chicago Hounds announced the signing of Jonah Dietenberger for their 2025 campaign.

achievements

• 2021 MLR Draftee: 5th Overall (1st Rd) – San Diego Legion